Historical Figures
He was the first emperor of the Roman Empire
Who was Augustus Caesar (aka Octavian)?
This 1999 film by the Wachowskis introduced the concept of "bullet time" and a dystopian virtual reality?
What is The Matrix?
He discovered the laws of motion and universal gravitation
Who was Sir Isaac Newton?
These two countries share the longest international border in the world
Bonus points (50): If you can guess correctly the length of the border
Canada & The United States of America
Pass The Balloon
The group must pass a balloon around without using their hands (they can use their feet, heads, or elbows). They have 1 minute to pass the balloon from one side of the room to the other.
If the balloon touches the floor before you get it across the room, you lose points.
This French queen was executed during the French Revolution
Who was Marie Antoinette?
In The Office, this character once claimed to be a "World’s Best Boss" while holding up a mug
Who is Michael Scott?
This element was discovered by Marie Curie and Pierre Curie in the late 19th century?
What is Radium?
This country was the last to join the United Nations in 2011
What is South Sudan?
Find the Objects
I will give the group a description of an object (e.g., "something you can write with," "something round," etc.).
The group must quickly find an object in the house that fits the description, including the virtual player who can look around their space.
There are 5 objects to find in total. If you find all objects within 2 minutes, you win all the points. However if you can't find all 5, you still will get a portion of points, depending on how many objects you find. Since this is for 200 points and there are 5 objects, each object will be for 40 points.
She was the first African-American woman to refuse to give up her seat on a segregated bus in 1955
Who was Rosa Parks?
In The Godfather, this actor played the role of Michael Corleone?
Who is Al-Pacino?
This 20th-century scientist developed the theory of quantum mechanics and the uncertainty principle
Who was Werner Heisenberg?
This city served as the capital of the Byzantine Empire
What is Constantinople?
Group Charades Challenge
One member of the group will act out a famous movie scene using only charades. The other members have 1 minute to guess the movie.
The person acting out cannot speak only do movements and actions.
If the player doesn't know the topic they pick, they will get 3 tries after which they have to act whichever is the 3rd one.
This Muslim general famously recaptured Jerusalem from the Crusaders
Bonus (50 points) if you can guess the year
Who is Salahuddin Al-Ayyubi (Saladin) ?
In The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, this was the name of the creature that Gollum was before becoming corrupted by the One Ring
Who is Sméagol?
This individual developed the first successful polio vaccine.
Bonus (100) points for correctly guessing the year it was administered to the public
Who was Jonas Salk?, 1955
This Asian country was formerly known as Ceylon until it officially changed its name in 1972
What is Sri Lanka?
Compliment Train
For 1 minute, each person gives a compliment to another. Keep it going like a train (A to B, B to C, etc.).
The twist is, after it comes back full circle, the first person has to give a different compliment to the 2nd than what they have already previously said.
He was the renowned Muslim scholar known for his encyclopedic knowledge and his famous work Ihya Ulum al-Din (“The Revival of Religious Sciences”)
Who was Al-Ghazali? or Abu Hamid Muhammad ibn Muhammad al-Ghazali
In the 2009 film 3 Idiots, this character, played by Aamir Khan, becomes famous for his unique approach to studying engineering
Bonus: 100 points for being able to guess the character's full name
Who is Rancho? (Ranchoddas Shamaldas Chanchad)
These scientists are credited with discovering the double helix structure of DNA in 1953
Who are James Watson and Francis Crick?
This post-WWI treaty is often blamed for the economic hardship and political instability that led to WWII
What is The Treaty of Versailles?
Blindfold Ping Pong Bucket
One person is blindfolded and gently guided (verbally only) by teammates to toss 5 ping pong balls into a bucket (or cup).
✅ Full points if at least 1 ball lands in.
Bonus 50 points for every additional ball thrown in
🔁 If none land, teammates do a 10-second chant + dramatic slow clap for redemption. (Once only)
The redemption can only be used once and if the person still fails to get the ball in, then...